Production Expeditor

DEMGY PACIFIC LLC•Tacoma, WA

3d•$31 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Expeditor ensures the continuous and efficient flow of materials, components, and work-in-progress through all stages of the manufacturing process. This role monitors production schedules, identifies bottlenecks, resolves delays, and coordinates cross-functional communication to ensure customer orders and production commitments are met on time.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, production control, or expediting
Familiarity with IQMS ERP software
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to read work orders, production schedules, and material lists
Solid problem‑solving and organizational abilities
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and workflow
Ability to walk the production floor frequently and stand for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 25–40 lbs (depending on job requirements)
Occasional bending, reaching, and material handling
Require use of PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection
Adhere to the Demgy Pacific attendance point system
Adhere to the Demgy Pacific job variance to standard metric
Adhere to the Demgy Pacific Safety protocols

Nice To Haves

Experience in high‑volume or fast‑paced manufacturing environments
Background in lean/continuous improvement (5S, kaizen, etc.)
Ability to interpret blueprints, BOMs, or production routing documents

Responsibilities

Track daily production schedules and ensure jobs are launched, processed, and completed according to priority and deadlines
Monitor the progress of work orders and communicate status updates to supervisors, planners, and customer service representatives
Identify delays, shortages, or quality issues that may impact schedule adherence and escalate as needed
Work with Scheduling to adjust schedules when priorities shift
Verify that all materials, tools, and components required for production jobs are available at the point of use
Locate, expedite, or coordinate the delivery of missing materials from inventory, purchasing, or upstream departments
Communicate material shortages and collaborate with purchasing and warehousing teams to resolve issues
Act as a liaison between production, planning, quality, purchasing, and logistics teams
Provide timely updates on work order status, constraints, and progress toward daily production goals
Support customer service by providing real-time information on order availability and estimated completion times
Maintain accurate records of work order statuses, material movement, and production delays
Prepare daily or weekly reports on schedule adherence, bottlenecks, and expediting activities
Ensure all material movement and job tracking are correctly recorded in the ERP system (IQMS)
Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce delays, and streamline production processes.
Assist with inventory cycle counts and reconciliation of discrepancies when materials are missing or unaccounted for.
Support continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, lean manufacturing, and visual workplace systems.
Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
Follow safety policies
Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program
Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments
Maintain accurate documentation as required, following Demgy Pacific’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the position
Keep work area clean and organized
Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor